Kate Lewis

Experience

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  Daisy Nook Riding School

  Feb 2004 - Apr 2006

  Riding Instructor / Yard Hand

  Took bookings for lessons and interacted with customers, organised horses' work schedules and matched riders with horses, handled cash.Coached children in riding and stable management.Aided in the daily care of horses; cleaned out stables, groomed, ensured yard was maintained at a high standard.

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  JD Wetherspoon

  Apr 2006 - Jan 2015

  Kitchen Manager

  Began with the company as a bar associate and progressed up to position of kitchen manager. Current role is as a part-time kitchen shift leader at The Kingfisher, Poynton, having recently finished my degree.Managed a team of 10, motivating them to meet company sales, stock, food service, and cleanliness targets. Kitchen was repeatedly in the top 5 pubs in the North West for food service times. Stock and cleanliness standards consistently rated 'green' (highest level) in company audits.Conversed with the public in a polite and friendly manner, handled cash and payments, and ensured a professional demeanour was kept at all times.Undertook weekly stock counts using specialist software, analysed results, and took relevant action. Accountable for stock ordering and receiving deliveries.Responsible for kitchen maintenance and contacting contractors. Ensured work was completed to a high standard, and resolved any issues that arose.Drew up the weekly rota for kitchen team. Successfully recruited and trained five staff. Show less

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  University of Central Lancashire

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Research Internship

  Successfully undertook and completed a research project, validating an original piece of equipment for quantifying torque on equine arena surfaces.Organised data collection, which included making phone calls and speaking with professionals.Kept to a strict schedule to ensure the project was completed within the internship time frame. Developed my ability to work autonomously as I was regularly expected to work unsupervised.Analysed and presented findings using computer software; Microsoft Excel and Minitab.Produced a 12-page formal scientific report and academic poster detailing findings. Presented results at the Undergraduate Research Internship Poster Exhibition. Supervisors are looking to publish an extended version of the manuscript in the journal Sports Engineering in 2014. Show less

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  Longford Park Pet's Corner

  Nov 2014 - Sept 2019

  Animal Care Volunteer

  Undertake animal care tasks, such as feeding, cleaning out, first aid and medication administration, and general tasks at the centre.

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  Mad Science Group

  Dec 2014 - Nov 2016

  Science Presenter

  Present interactive science demonstrations to primary school children.Have to work independently, and must keep a friendly and professional demeanour at all times.Responsible for child health and safety, safeguarding, and ensuring they are having an enjoyable time.Following strict safety procedures when demonstrations involve hazardous substances or equipment.

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  Private tuition

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2019

  A-level Biology and GCSE Science Tutor

  I offer private A-level Biology and GCSE Science tuition in and around the Manchester area, on a one-to-one basis.

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  University of Central Lancashire

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Research Assistant (equine)

  Successfully designed and implemented an online survey identifying the quality of arena surfaces, maintenance protocols and their effectiveness, and awareness of environmental considerations involved in surface selection.Effectively undertook background research on both survey content and successful survey construction. Regularly worked autonomously from home, developing my ability to operate unsupervised.Attended regular progress meetings with supervisors and colleagues.Advanced my skills in using online survey software Survey Monkey.Expected to undertake any additional work suggested by my supervisor, including fieldwork and assisting with other projects.Currently analysing survey responses on a voluntary basis, and hope to publish the final manuscript in Livestock Science next year. Show less

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  Reaseheath College

  Nov 2016 - Oct 2019

  • Lecturer/Course Manager in Animal Management

    Mar 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Lecturer in Animal Management

    Nov 2016 - Feb 2017
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  University of Portsmouth

  Oct 2019 - now

  • Teaching Fellow

    Sept 2023 - now

  • MSc Tutor

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Sessional Teaching Fellow

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2023

  • PhD researcher

    Oct 2019 - Apr 2023
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  ICP (International College Portsmouth)

  Oct 2020 - now

  Academic Tutor